Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Trident Tech President Mary Thornley speaks to graduates during Commencement Ceremonies for Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Jana Coaxum 9, eagerly waits with her cheering grandmother Carla Coaxum and her sister Malia Coaxum,2, as the searches for her father Travis Coaxum who is graduating from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Justin Morris is joined on stage with Trident Tech President Mary Thornley after he addressed the students during graduation from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Travis Coaxum waves to his family as he and hundreds of graduates celebrate their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Judith Thompson wears her cap decorated for her mother, who died when Thompson was 15. " I've kicked and clawed up the ladder to get my education" said Thompson who graduates from Trident Tech with an Associate Degree in Applied Science, "She always wanted the best for us" Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Veterinarian Tech graduates decorate their caps with paw prints as they process in for graduation from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Mark McGuigan and Bridget Horne find friends in the crowd as they process in to graduation from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Arnika Heyward waves to he crowd as hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Robert Correia, who teaches abnormal psychology at Trident Tech, hugs his daughter Jessica Adams after she walked the stage to receive her diploma for her Associates in Arts during the Trident Technical College graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

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Faith Callum addresses the students during graduation from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Trident Tech President Mary Thornley speaks to graduates during Commencement Ceremonies for Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Sheri Smalls smiles after she revives her diploma during Trident Technical College graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Jana Coaxum 9, eagerly waits with her cheering grandmother Carla Coaxum and her sister Malia Coaxum,2, as the searches for her father Travis Coaxum who is graduating from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Justin Morris is joined on stage with Trident Tech President Mary Thornley after he addressed the students during graduation from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Travis Coaxum waves to his family as he and hundreds of graduates celebrate their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Judith Thompson wears her cap decorated for her mother, who died when Thompson was 15. " I've kicked and clawed up the ladder to get my education" said Thompson who graduates from Trident Tech with an Associate Degree in Applied Science, "She always wanted the best for us" Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Veterinarian Tech graduates decorate their caps with paw prints as they process in for graduation from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Mark McGuigan and Bridget Horne find friends in the crowd as they process in to graduation from Trident Technical College Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

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Parents and spectators cheer on runners during the 1600 meter run during the SCISA track meet Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Porter-Gaud. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)

Vernice Ranson cheers as she revives her diploma during Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Bailey Allen, Porter-Guad, takes the handoff from teammate Hannah Clarke in the 4x400 during the SCISA track meet Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Porter-Guad. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)

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Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Maryah Nasir, Pinewood, competes in the 1600 meter run during the SCISA track meet Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Porter-Gaud. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)

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Arnika Heyward waves to he crowd as hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Hundreds of graduates celebrated their hard work and achievements in front of family and friends who gathered for the Trident Technical College Graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Robert Correia, who teaches abnormal psychology at Trident Tech, hugs his daughter Jessica Adams after she walked the stage to receive her diploma for her Associates in Arts during the Trident Technical College graduation Friday May 4, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)

Maryah Nasir, Pinewood, is hugged by coach Kelly Hazel after competing in the 1600 meter run during the SCISA track meet Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Porter-Gaud. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)

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Spectators try to protect themselves from the elements during the SCISA track meet Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Porter-Gaud. (Paul Zoeller/postandcourier.com)